Francis H Sheckler El Sch vs Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis H Sheckler El Sch
Catasauqua · Public elementary · Grades K–4
589 students
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS
Bethlehem · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,878 students
| Measure | Francis H Sheckler El Sch Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #984 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #24193 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 589 | 1,878 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 1,878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Catasauqua | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.7).
- •Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS is the larger school with 1,878 students compared with 589.
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch is a public school while Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Francis H Sheckler El Sch better than Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Francis H Sheckler El Sch and Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch: 589. Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS: 1,878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis H Sheckler El Sch and Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch is 984th of 1,627 and Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).